PUSH-BUTTON START SYSTEM > HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

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1. Use these procedures to troubleshoot the push-button start system.
   
2. *: Use the intelligent tester.
   

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HINT:

1. In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
   
2. Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
   
3. The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
   
   

   What	Vehicle model, system name
   When	Date, time, occurrence frequency, whether the problem occurred recently or has been occurring for a long time
   Where	Whether the problem occurs at a specific location
   Under what conditions?	Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the power switch was on, whether the hybrid control system had started
   How did it happen?	Problem symptoms*

1. *: Be sure to ask the customer in detail about the following points concerning the vehicle operating conditions, environment and problem, and then check for DTCs.
   
1. If there is no power even when the power switch is pressed (does not turn on (ACC)).
   
2. If the hybrid control system does not start with the push-button start function.
   
3. If the customer attempted to start the hybrid control system by touching the electrical key to the power switch and pressing the power switch.
   
4. If the outside warning buzzers do not sound.
   
5. If the interior warning buzzers do not sound.
   
6. Any other details concerning the problem.
   
2. If it is thought that wave interference is likely, be sure to ask the customer in detail about the following points concerning the vehicle operating conditions, environment and problem.
   
1. Specific locations where the system does not operate (such as near TV towers, large video displays, wireless garage door opener systems, wireless security cameras, home security systems, etc.).
   
2. Specific times when the system does not operate:
   Whether or not symptoms occurred immediately after purchase or only recently.
   Whether or not the symptoms occurred when the key was near the vehicle (electrical key antenna).
   
3. If the system does not operate only when near specific vehicles (there may be an effect from electric waves from the wireless systems of other vehicles).
   
4. If the system operates intermittently.
   
5. If the key is bundled together with other items.
   
6. If the key is carried together with other electronic devices, such as cell phones, personal computers, portable music players, other electrical keys, etc. (keep the key at least 0.1 m (0.33 ft.) away from such items).
   
7. Where the key is being kept when not in use:
   Whether or not the is key being placed within 1 m (3.28 ft.) of items such as TVs, DVD recorders, induction cookers, rice cookers, dishwashers, modems, cell phones, personal computers, microwave ovens, desk or floor lamps, cordless telephones, etc.
   
8. If there are electronic devices that transmit electric waves placed in the vehicle.
   
9. When the key battery was last replaced (when the battery is low):
   The key battery can be checked using the "Key Low Battery" item in the Data List (Click here).
   
10. If the customer installed any optional components (theft deterrent devices, wireless fog lights, etc.) to the vehicle.
    

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1. Inspect the auxiliary battery voltage with the power switch off.
   

   Standard voltage:

   11 to 14 V
   

   NOTICE:

   If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

2. Check for blown fuses, open or shorted wire harnesses, improperly connected connectors and other problems in areas that can be visually inspected.
   

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1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally (Click here).
   

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   CAN DTC is not output	A
   CAN DTC is output	B

B.	GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (Click here)
A

1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally (Click here).
   

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   LIN DTC is not output	A
   LIN DTC is output	B

B.	GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (Click here)
A

1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the wireless door lock control system is functioning normally (Click here).
   

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   Wireless door lock control system DTC is not output	A
   Wireless door lock control system DTC is output	B

B.	GO TO WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (Click here)
A

1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output (Click here).
   

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   DTC is not output	A
   Engine immobiliser system DTC is output	B
   Push-button start system DTC is output	C

B.	GO TO ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM (Click here)
C.	GO TO PUSH-BUTTON START SYSTEM (Click here)
A

1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table (Click here).
   

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table	A
   Fault is listed in problem symptoms table	B

B.	Go to step 10
A

1. Operation Check (Click here).
   

2. Terminals of ECU (Click here).
   

3. Data List / Active Test (Click here).
   

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1. Clear the DTCs (Click here).
   

2. Recheck for DTCs (Click here).
   

   HINT:

   Before checking for DTCs, perform the "DTC Output Confirmation Operation" procedure.

   Result 

   Result	Proceed to
   DTC is not output	A
   DTC is output	B

B.	GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART (Click here)
A
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